Side Effects:

Common Dryness in mouth.

Expert advice for Motimin Drop

Do not take Domperidone, if you are allergic to it or to any other content in the tablets.
Do not take the medicine, if you notice black, tarry stools (bowel motions) or blood in your stools, blockage or tear in the intestines or if you have a tumor of the pituitary gland (prolactinoma).
Do not take the drug, if you have moderate to severe liver disease, heart problems (irregular heart rate or heart failure) or abnormal salt levels in the blood.
Do not crush or chew the tablets, swallow them whole with a glass of water.
Do not take the drug if you intend to drive or operate heavy machinery as it may cause drowsiness.
Always take the tablets 15 to 30 minutes before meals and, if needed, before going to bed at night.
Consult your doctor, if you are above 60 years of age and taking domperidone for a long period of time.
Inform your doctor, if you are already taking medicines for fungal infections (ketoconazole) or antibiotics (e.g. gentamycin, erythromycin).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Motimin used for?
Motimin is used for the treatment of nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting as and when recommended by your doctor.

Q. Is Motimin an over the counter drug?
Motimin is not an over the counter (OTC) medicine and it is not advisable to take it without a prescription.

Q. Does Motimin cause weight gain?
Weight gain has not been reported with the use of Motimin. If you notice any abnormal weight gain while using Motimin, please talk to your doctor.

Q. Does Motimin raise the blood pressure?
The increase in blood pressure is generally not seen with the use of Motimin. But if you experience an increase in blood pressure while using Motimin, please consult your doctor.

Q. Can I take Motimin for morning sickness?
Motimin is not indicated or recommended for treating morning sickness. Please consult your doctor if you plan to take any medicine for treating morning sickness.

Q. Can I take Motimin with antibiotics?
The use of Motimin with antibiotics like erythromycin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, spiramycin, and some antifungals is not recommended. Please consult your doctor before using any antibiotics with Motimin.

Q. Can I take Motimin with lansoprazole?
Yes, Motimin can be taken with lansoprazole as no drug-drug interactions have been clinically seen when they are taken together. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before using the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Motimin with doxycycline?
Yes, Motimin can be taken with doxycycline. No drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Motimin with doxycycline.

Q. Can I take Motimin with omeprazole?
Yes, Motimin can be taken with omeprazole. No drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before using the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Motimin with citalopram?
The use of Motimin with citalopram is not recommended as it may increase the underlying heart problems like prolonged QTc interval. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Motimin with amitriptyline?
Yes, Motimin can be taken with amitriptyline. No drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Motimin with amitriptyline.

Q. Can I take Motimin with amoxicillin?
Yes, Motimin can be taken with amoxicillin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Motimin with amoxicillin.

Q. Can I take Motimin with paracetamol?
Yes, Motimin can be taken with paracetamol. No drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor.

Q. Can I take Motimin with tramadol?
Yes, Motimin can be taken with tramadol as no drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Motimin with tramadol.

Q. Is Motimin safe?
Yes. Motimin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the physician/ doctor.

Q. Is Motimin used for motion sickness?
Motimin is indicated for use in motion sickness. Please consult your doctor before using Motimin for motion sickness as it must be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Motimin an antibiotic?
No, Motimin is not an antibiotic. Motimin is an anti-emetic which is used to treat nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick).

Q. Does Motimin cause drowsiness?
Drowsiness has been reported as one of the rare side effects with Motimin. Please talk to your doctor if you experience excessive drowsiness while taking Motimin.

Q. Does Motimin increase milk secretion?
Yes, Motimin can increase milk secretion also known as galactorrhea. This is an uncommon side effect of Motimin. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing this side effect while taking this medicine.

Q. Does Motimin cause bloating (gas)?
Motimin can cause some uncommon gastrointestinal side effects like regurgitation, appetite disorder, and heartburn, diarrhoea. However, bloating (gas) has not been reported as a side effect with Motimin.

Q. Does Motimin cause hair loss?
Motimin has not been reported to cause hair loss. Please consult your doctor in case you experience excessive hair loss while taking Motimin.

Q. Does Motimin help to treat constipation?
Motimin is not indicated to treat constipation. Please talk to your doctor regarding its use.

Q. Does Motimin cause heart problems?
Motimin may be associated with an increased risk of heartbeat problem and heart attack. This risk may be more likely in those over 60 years old or taking higher doses. The risk also increases when Motimin is given together with other medicines. Please share your medical history with your doctor if you are prescribed Motimin.

Q. Does Motimin cause constipation?
Yes, Motimin has been seen to cause constipation as a side effect.Consult your doctor if you experience excessive constipation while using Motimin.

Q. Does Motimin help to relieve bloating (gas)?
Motimin is an anti-emetic which is used to treat nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick). It is not indicated to treat bloating (gas). Please consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Q. Can I take Motimin with rabeprazole?
Motimin can be safely taken with Rabeprazole as no harmful effects have been reported clinically. A fixed-dose combination of these two medicines is also available. Motimin increases gut motility and Rabeprazole decreases the acid production in the stomach. So, this combination is very effective in the treatment of reflux esophagitis associated with acidity, heartburn, intestinal and stomach ulcers.